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Plate of pepper steak with a sauce consisting of broth, tomato paste and vinegar poured over the top

Grandma’s Gluten-Free Pepper Steak: A 40-Year Family Tradition

Growing up, my grandmother's kitchen was a place of pure comfort, creativity, and love. Whenever we gathered around her table, we knew we were in for a treat.
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Course: main dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: easy, pepper steak, quick, steak
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 181kcal
Cost: $10.00

Equipment

Ingredients 

  • 2 beef round sirloin tip center steaks (1 inch thick)
  • ¼ cup beef broth
  • 2 tsps chopped thyme or parsley
  • ¼ tsp sea salt
  • 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 2 Tbsps olive oil or coconut oil
  • 1 Tbsp tomato paste

Instructions

  • On a cutting board, cut each steak in half to make a total of 4 steaks.
  • Press the pepper and salt evenly onto the steaks.
  • In a large skillet, heat the oil until sizzling over medium heat.
  • Cook the steaks for about 6 minutes turning once, or until the thermometer inserted in the center registers about 145°.
    • If you don't want your steaks medium-rare as grandma nor I never did we allowed the steaks to cook for a few additional minnutes till the thermometer registered 160°.
  • Transfer to a platter.
  • In a small bowl, whisk the broth, vinegar, and tomato paste together. Pour the broth mixture into the skillet.
  • Cook for about 2 minutes stirring to loosen any browned bits, or until boiling.
  • Add the thyme or parsley. Serve this sauce over the steaks.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Grandma’s Gluten-Free Pepper Steak: A 40-Year Family Tradition
Serving Size
 
1 serving
Amount per Serving
Calories
181
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
9
g
14
%
Saturated Fat
 
2
g
13
%
Sodium
 
262
mg
11
%
Carbohydrates
 
2
g
1
%
Protein
 
17
g
34
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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